A 14-year-old girl has reportedly stolen the sum of N150,000 from her parents to buy a phone for her boyfriend, who allegedly wanted to use it to start internet fraud, popularly known as "Yahoo Yahoo.

A 14-year-old girl has reportedly stolen the sum of N150,000 from her parents to buy a phone for her boyfriend, who allegedly wanted to use it to start internet fraud, popularly known as "Yahoo Yahoo." The incident, which has sparked reactions online, has raised concerns about the growing influence of cybercrime and peer pressure among teenagers in Nigeria. It was gathered that the young girl took the money without her parents’ knowledge and gave it to her boyfriend, who claimed he needed a good phone to begin his Yahoo journey.

According to sources close to the family, the parents discovered the missing money after noticing suspicious behavior from their daughter. Upon interrogation, she confessed to stealing the money and revealed that she used it to buy a smartphone for her boyfriend. The boyfriend, who is said to be just a little older than her, allegedly convinced her that they would become rich through Yahoo activities. The situation has left the parents in shock, wondering how their daughter got involved in such a disturbing act at such a young age.

This incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for parental guidance, digital awareness, and moral education among young people. Many Nigerians on social media have reacted with mixed feelings — some blamed the girl’s upbringing, while others pointed fingers at societal influence and the glorification of fraud. As the story continues to trend, it serves as a wake-up call for families and schools to pay closer attention to the values being instilled in the younger generation.